Learning Abroad: Argentina
Information about Argentina
- CIA World Factbook - ArgentinaUS Central Intelligence Agency's summary of information about Argentina. Includes maps and flags as well as geographic data, economic summaries, and military information.
- A Brief History of ArgentinaAn eBook covering 12,000 years of history in Argentina.
- US State Department Travel Information - ArgentinaUS State Department travel information for Argentina.
- Embassy of the United States - Buenos Aires, ArgentinaWebsite for the US Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Sightseeing
- Argentina Ministry of TourismWebsite by Argentina's ministry of tourism. Browse this site to learn about popular destinations in different regions of the country and different activities you can participate in.
- NY Times' Argentina Travel GuideThe New York Times' travel guide for sightseeing in Argentina. Find information on various cities and local attractions.
Related Library Guides
Argentina Travel & Culture Guides
Frommer's Argentina (2009) by
Available as an eBook by clicking the title link above.
The best trips start here. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Insider tours that take you from the tango halls of Buenos Aires to the snowy peaks of Patagonia. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. Find great deals, the latest travel news, trip ideas, and more at Frommers.com
Note: These books are available for you to use before leaving the U--please do not take library books with you on your learning abroad trip. eBooks can be accessed online while on your trip.
CultureShock! Argentina (2011) by General Collection, Level 2: F2810 .A33 2011
Culture Shock! country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette. Culture Shock! practical guides offer the inside information you need whether you're a student, a parent, a globetrotter, or a working traveler. Each Culture Shock! title is written by someone who's lived and worked in the country, and each book is packed with practical, accurate, and enjoyable information to help you find your way and feel at home.
Language Help
Livemocha is a free online language learning resource that can help you brush up on your foreign language skills before traveling abroad. This resource combines traditional language learning methods, online practice, and interaction with native language speakers from around the world. Click here to sign up for a free account.
Argentina
News
- Buenos Aires HeraldWebsite for an English language newspaper published in Buenos Aires.
- The Argentina IndependentAn online English language newspaper published in Buenos Aires.
- BBC News- Latin AmericaWebsite for the BBC News in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Programs in Argentina
Some of the learning abroad programs in Argentina currently offered. Check the Learning Abroad website for a complete list.
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